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Cardinal Arlindo Gomes Furtado, born {{Birth date and age|1949|10|4}}, is a Cape Verdean prelate of the Roman Catholic Church, serving as Bishop of Santiago de Cabo Verde since 2009 and as the first cardinal from Cape Verde, elevated by Pope Francis in 2015. Ordained a priest in 1976, he was the first Bishop of Mindelo from 2004 to 2009, before leading the historic Santiago Diocese, one of Africa’s oldest. His ministry emphasizes social justice, poverty alleviation, and dynamic evangelization, advocating for a welcoming Church that prioritizes youth and families, as expressed during the 2015 Synod on the Family. At 75, Furtado is one of 18 African cardinal-electors in the 2025 papal conclave, starting May 7, where his perspective from the global South and pastoral proximity, reflected in his motto “Jesus, O Bom Pastor,” contribute to discussions on the Church’s future. | Cardinal Arlindo Gomes Furtado, born {{Birth date and age|1949|10|4}}, is a Cape Verdean prelate of the Roman Catholic Church, serving as Bishop of Santiago de Cabo Verde since 2009 and as the first cardinal from Cape Verde, elevated by Pope Francis in 2015.<ref name="web0">{{cite web |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arlindo_Gomes_Furtado |title=Arlindo Gomes Furtado |publisher=Wikipedia |access-date=2025-04-29}}</ref> Ordained a priest in 1976, he was the first Bishop of Mindelo from 2004 to 2009, before leading the historic Santiago Diocese, one of Africa’s oldest.<ref name="web1">{{cite web |url=https://press.vatican.va/content/salastampa/en/documentation/cardinals_biographies/cardinals_bio_furtado_ag.html |title=Cardinal Arlindo Gomes Furtado |publisher=Vatican Press |access-date=2025-04-29}}</ref> His ministry emphasizes social justice, poverty alleviation, and dynamic evangelization, advocating for a welcoming Church that prioritizes youth and families, as expressed during the 2015 Synod on the Family.<ref name="web2">{{cite web |url=https://saltandlightmedia.org/cardinal-furtado/ |title=Cardinal Furtado |publisher=Salt + Light Media |date=2015-02-14 |access-date=2025-04-29}}</ref> At 75, Furtado is one of 18 African cardinal-electors in the 2025 papal conclave, starting May 7, where his perspective from the global South and pastoral proximity, reflected in his motto “Jesus, O Bom Pastor,” contribute to discussions on the Church’s future.<ref name="web3">{{cite web |url=https://www.vaticannews.va/en/vatican-city/news/2025-04/conclave-who-will-elect-the-next-pope.html |title=Conclave: Who will elect the next Pope |publisher=Vatican News |date=2025-04-29 |access-date=2025-04-29}}</ref> | ||
A member of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit (Spiritans), Furtado has served in various roles, including rector of the São José Seminary, vicar general, and professor of biblical studies in Coimbra, Portugal. His academic background includes a licentiate in Sacred Scripture from the Pontifical Biblical Institute in Rome. Appointed to Vatican dicasteries for Evangelization and Worship, he has influenced global Church policy. In 2024, marking his 75th birthday, his family announced plans for a foundation and museum in his honor to promote his legacy of human dignity and religious tourism in Cape Verde. | A member of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit (Spiritans), Furtado has served in various roles, including rector of the São José Seminary, vicar general, and professor of biblical studies in Coimbra, Portugal.<ref name="web1"/> His academic background includes a licentiate in Sacred Scripture from the Pontifical Biblical Institute in Rome.<ref name="web4">{{cite web |url=https://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/bgfurt.html |title=Arlindo Gomes Furtado |publisher=Catholic-Hierarchy.org |access-date=2025-04-29}}</ref> Appointed to Vatican dicasteries for Evangelization and Worship, he has influenced global Church policy.<ref name="web5">{{cite web |url=https://collegeofcardinalsreport.com/cardinals/cardinal-arlindo-gomes-furtado/ |title=Cardinal Arlindo Gomes Furtado |publisher=The College of Cardinals Report |date=2024-07-08 |access-date=2025-04-29}}</ref> In 2024, marking his 75th birthday, his family announced plans for a foundation and museum in his honor to promote his legacy of human dignity and religious tourism in Cape Verde.<ref name="web6">{{cite web |url=https://www.aciafrica.org/news/11225/cape-verdean-cardinal-celebrates-75th-birthday-family-announces-foundation-museum-to-honor-legacy |title=Cape Verdean Cardinal Celebrates 75th Birthday |publisher=ACI Africa |date=2024-10-04 |access-date=2025-04-29}}</ref> Furtado submitted his resignation as required by canon law upon turning 75 but remains active in the 2025 conclave, one of 135 electors from 71 countries.<ref name="web3"/> | ||
==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
===Birth and early life=== | ===Birth and early life=== | ||
Arlindo Gomes Furtado was born on October 4, 1949, in Figueira das Naus, Santa Catarina, Cape Verde, to Ernesto Robalo Gomes and Maria Furtado, the fourth of their children. Baptized in August 1951 in Santa Catarina parish, he grew up in a devout Catholic family in a rural community. His early life was shaped by Cape Verde’s socio-economic challenges, fostering his later focus on poverty and social justice. | Arlindo Gomes Furtado was born on October 4, 1949, in Figueira das Naus, Santa Catarina, Cape Verde, to Ernesto Robalo Gomes and Maria Furtado, the fourth of their children.<ref name="web7">{{cite web |url=https://diocesesantiago.org/cardeal-dom-arlindo-gomes-furtado |title=Cardeal Dom Arlindo Gomes Furtado |publisher=Diocese of Santiago de Cabo Verde |access-date=2025-04-29}}</ref> Baptized in August 1951 in Santa Catarina parish, he grew up in a devout Catholic family in a rural community.<ref name="web1"/> His early life was shaped by Cape Verde’s socio-economic challenges, fostering his later focus on poverty and social justice.<ref name="web5"/> | ||
Educated at a primary school in Achada Lem, Furtado completed secondary education at the São José Seminary in Praia by 1962. His vocation was influenced by the Spiritan missionaries and the Church’s role in Cape Verde’s post-colonial context, leading him to pursue priestly formation. | Educated at a primary school in Achada Lem, Furtado completed secondary education at the São José Seminary in Praia by 1962.<ref name="web7"/> His vocation was influenced by the Spiritan missionaries and the Church’s role in Cape Verde’s post-colonial context, leading him to pursue priestly formation.<ref name="web1"/> | ||
===Education=== | ===Education=== | ||
Furtado entered the São José Minor Seminary in Praia in 1963, completing high school studies. In 1971, he studied theology at the Major Seminary in Coimbra, Portugal, earning a degree from the Instituto Superior de Estudos Teológicos in 1976. From 1986 to 1990, he pursued a licentiate in Sacred Scripture at the Pontifical Biblical Institute in Rome. | Furtado entered the São José Minor Seminary in Praia in 1963, completing high school studies.<ref name="web7"/> In 1971, he studied theology at the Major Seminary in Coimbra, Portugal, earning a degree from the Instituto Superior de Estudos Teológicos in 1976.<ref name="web1"/> From 1986 to 1990, he pursued a licentiate in Sacred Scripture at the Pontifical Biblical Institute in Rome.<ref name="web4"/> | ||
His academic career included teaching Greek, Hebrew, and biblical studies in Coimbra (1991–1995) and high school English in Cape Verde. Fluent in Portuguese and with working knowledge of Italian, his education equipped him for pastoral and scholarly roles in a diverse Church. | His academic career included teaching Greek, Hebrew, and biblical studies in Coimbra (1991–1995) and high school English in Cape Verde.<ref name="web5"/> Fluent in Portuguese and with working knowledge of Italian, his education equipped him for pastoral and scholarly roles in a diverse Church.<ref name="web1"/> | ||
===Priesthood=== | ===Priesthood=== | ||
Ordained a deacon on May 9, 1976, and a priest on July 18, 1976, by Bishop Paulino Livramento Évora for the Diocese of Santiago de Cabo Verde, Furtado served as parish vicar (1976–1978), chancellor and treasurer (1978–1984), and chaplain to Cape Verdeans in the Netherlands (1985–1986). He was rector of the São José Seminary (1978–1986) and vicar general (1996–2003). | Ordained a deacon on May 9, 1976, and a priest on July 18, 1976, by Bishop Paulino Livramento Évora for the Diocese of Santiago de Cabo Verde, Furtado served as parish vicar (1976–1978), chancellor and treasurer (1978–1984), and chaplain to Cape Verdeans in the Netherlands (1985–1986).<ref name="web0"/> He was rector of the São José Seminary (1978–1986) and vicar general (1996–2003).<ref name="web1"/> | ||
His priesthood focused on education, youth ministry, and diocesan administration, addressing Cape Verde’s challenges of poverty and emigration. His biblical scholarship and pastoral proximity shaped his leadership, leading to his episcopal appointment in 2003. | His priesthood focused on education, youth ministry, and diocesan administration, addressing Cape Verde’s challenges of poverty and emigration.<ref name="web5"/> His biblical scholarship and pastoral proximity shaped his leadership, leading to his episcopal appointment in 2003.<ref name="web2"/> | ||
===Bishop=== | ===Bishop=== | ||
Appointed the first Bishop of Mindelo on December 9, 2003, by Pope John Paul II, Furtado was consecrated on February 22, 2004, by Bishop Paulino Livramento Évora. He became Bishop of Santiago de Cabo Verde on July 22, 2009, and was elevated to cardinal by Pope Francis on February 14, 2015, receiving the titular church of San Timoteo. | Appointed the first Bishop of Mindelo on December 9, 2003, by Pope John Paul II, Furtado was consecrated on February 22, 2004, by Bishop Paulino Livramento Évora.<ref name="web4"/> He became Bishop of Santiago de Cabo Verde on July 22, 2009, and was elevated to cardinal by Pope Francis on February 14, 2015, receiving the titular church of San Timoteo.<ref name="web0"/> | ||
As bishop, Furtado has promoted social justice, family values, and evangelization, serving as apostolic administrator of Mindelo and a member of Vatican dicasteries. In 2025, he participates in the May 7 conclave, representing Cape Verde’s perspective. | As bishop, Furtado has promoted social justice, family values, and evangelization, serving as apostolic administrator of Mindelo and a member of Vatican dicasteries.<ref name="web5"/> In 2025, he participates in the May 7 conclave, representing Cape Verde’s perspective.<ref name="web3"/> | ||
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==Significant events== | ==Significant events== | ||
* Ordained priest for the Diocese of Santiago de Cabo Verde in 1976. | * Ordained priest for the Diocese of Santiago de Cabo Verde in 1976.<ref name="web1"/> | ||
* Appointed rector of São José Seminary, 1978–1986. | * Appointed rector of São José Seminary, 1978–1986.<ref name="web1"/> | ||
* Earned licentiate in Sacred Scripture in Rome, 1990. | * Earned licentiate in Sacred Scripture in Rome, 1990.<ref name="web4"/> | ||
* Appointed vicar general of Santiago de Cabo Verde, 1996–2003. | * Appointed vicar general of Santiago de Cabo Verde, 1996–2003.<ref name="web1"/> | ||
* Named first Bishop of Mindelo, 2003. | * Named first Bishop of Mindelo, 2003.<ref name="web4"/> | ||
* Appointed Bishop of Santiago de Cabo Verde, 2009. | * Appointed Bishop of Santiago de Cabo Verde, 2009.<ref name="web0"/> | ||
* Elevated to cardinal by Pope Francis, 2015. | * Elevated to cardinal by Pope Francis, 2015.<ref name="web0"/> | ||
* Participated in the 2015 Synod on the Family. | * Participated in the 2015 Synod on the Family.<ref name="web2"/> | ||
* Awarded Honoris Causa by Universidade do Mindelo, 2017. | * Awarded Honoris Causa by Universidade do Mindelo, 2017.<ref name="web8">{{cite web |url=https://www.um.edu.cv/en/noticias/111-doutoramento-honoris-causa |title=Doutoramento Honoris Causa |publisher=Universidade do Mindelo |date=2017-11-20 |access-date=2025-04-29}}</ref> | ||
* Celebrated 75th birthday, with family announcing foundation and museum, 2024. | * Celebrated 75th birthday, with family announcing foundation and museum, 2024.<ref name="web6"/> | ||
* Participated in the 2025 papal conclave, starting May 7. | * Participated in the 2025 papal conclave, starting May 7.<ref name="web3"/> | ||
==Books== | ==Books== | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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